Accounting Clerk II Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Plan
• Paid Time Off

About the Role

American Stone is hiring a full-time Accounting Clerk II to handle payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $18 to $24 per hour

This is not an entry-level accounting position. We are looking for someone with strong hands-on accounting experience who is confident handling payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, invoices, reporting, and detailed financial tasks with accuracy and minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, dependable, proactive, and comfortable working with ERP/accounting systems, spreadsheets, deadlines, and multiple responsibilities at the same time.

Candidates who provide strong resumes, cover letters, and professional references during the application process may be prioritized.

This is a primarily on-site position based in Murray, UT. Candidates must currently be located in Utah and available to work in-office as needed. American Stone does not provide relocation assistance for this role.

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll processing, including Forms 940, 941, W-2, 1099, deductions, garnishments, and state/federal withholdings
• Prepare and maintain payroll tax reporting, compliance reporting, and accounting-related government documentation
• Perform and review bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, inventory tracking, and cost reporting
• Handle accounts payable, invoices, vendor payments, purchase orders, and freight charges using Odoo
• Handle accounts receivable, billing, and inter-company transactions
• Enter production and commission data for quarry and sales employees
• Maintain DOT compliance documentation, driver files, and related records
• Prepare and maintain payroll taxes, IFTA, MSHA, sales tax, new hire reporting, and additional compliance-related records
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to maintain accurate and timely accounting records
• Assist with onboarding paperwork, document organization, and administrative compliance tasks

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must be willing to provide professional references during the hiring process
• Associate or bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience handling payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, reporting, or financial records
• Strong payroll processing and payroll tax experience, including Forms 940, 941, W-2, and 1099
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Odoo, QuickBooks, Peachtree, NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, spreadsheets, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple accounting tasks accurately
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Experience with reporting, reconciliations, payroll taxes, and compliance documentation
• Spanish is a plus

Schedule

Monday to Friday

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (schedule may vary slightly based on business needs)

About American Stone

American Stone is a family-owned company supplying stone products for construction, landscaping, and retail customers. We operate multiple locations and quarries and continue to grow through strong systems and teamwork.

We offer a collaborative and down-to-earth work environment where employees take ownership of their roles and contribute to real operational impact.

Ready to Apply? We offer a quick, mobile-friendly application process. If you feel this role is a good fit for your skills and experience, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Principals only need apply. Employment agencies contacting this job poster will be disregarded. Applications are accepted online only and not by email or in person. No special consideration is given to individuals attempting to apply outside of this platform.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate providing valid employability documentation (I-9) and successfully completing a background check, in accordance with company policies.

This position is based in Murray, UT. Candidates must be local and able to work in-office as required.